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JohnnyQuest1961's avatar
Mar 21, 2016

Newbie to Class A RVing

As this is my first post I apologize for any errors I make up front.

My wife and I have been camping off and on throughout the years. We decided in October to purchase a used 34' 2007 Winnebago Voyage with 24,100 miles on it. So far we are pleased with what we bought and knew getting into it we needed to spend some money to make ours.

First major purchase, new tires. That Michelin Man is proud of his tires. The original tires were DOT dated 2106 and looked like they have never seen shade or tire covers. The tire tech was surprised one had not blown yet.

So as this is my first post I do have a question for anyone who has an answer. Valve stem extensions.....what are your thoughts for the rear duels? We have steal rims with simulators and both the outside and inside tire valve stems are hard to get at. I had the tire store put new valve stems in, no not rubber ones but steel. I hear lots of rumblings about valve extenders leaking and other horror stories.

thoughts?
  • Used Extenders for years with no problems last set of new tires I had dually valves installed no more need for extenders. To bad you didn't ask this question before the new tires you could have had the dually valves installed then. But that's the great thing about hindsight.
  • I have to have extenders, and I will be adding tmps soon also, as at 62 years old, it's just getting a bit harder to crawl around under the RV. Although once I m under there, it still is fun. ( sorry that sounds a bit filthy)
    I insist on checking the psi often, and although I haven't encountered any major problems yet, there is always something lurking around the next corner.
    Good luck with your new ride!
  • I had one extender leak when new. Replaced it and no further problems.
    Wouldn't be without them.